LOCALARCHITECTURE transforms an Ivorian villa into a new home for a Swiss embassy
ABIDJAN – Côte d’Ivoire’s economic capital is one of many overlooked cities in formerly-colonised Central and Sub-Saharan Africa that have hosted vibrant, experimental architecture since gaining independence. Lausanne-based firm LOCALARCHITECTURE
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